How to Freeze Spaghetti Squash

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Do you have a bunch of squash on hand? Freeze it for later! Freezing spaghetti squash is super easy and takes less than an hour from start to finish. It’s a great way to save your favorite gourd for winter. After you learn how to freeze spaghetti squash, be sure to scroll down to the bottom for some excellent recipe ideas.

Choosing the Right Squash for Freezing

When you’re canning, there is a little leeway in selecting the right candidate for preserving. If a fruit is a little soft it will still make an excellent jam. If a carrot is a bit soft it’s still fine for canning or fermenting. When you freeze foods you want to select only the best. Choose blemish-free squash for freezing and eat any that have cracks or soft spots.

If seed saving isn’t your thing, you can roast them just like pumpkin seeds. They’re delicious!

Place the squash on a baking sheet (cut side up) and bake at 375ºF for about 30 minutes or until tender. The amount of time it needs will depend on how large your squash is and how ripe it is.

Let the squash to cool and then run a fork lengthwise through the flesh to separate it into strands (or “spaghetti”). Put the squash stands in a colander and set the colander inside a large mixing bowl. Cover and store it in the refrigerator overnight. This will help it drain and prevent it from getting too soggy later.

Scoop all the squash strands into a freezer-safe bag. Check out this neat trick for getting the maximum amount of air out of the bag before sealing it.

Don’t Mess With Mama pairs the sweetness of brown sugar with savory Parmesan cheese in this healthy gluten-free meal. You’ll find the recipe here. Recipes to Nourish has a similar recipe that’s a bit more savory thanks to the addition of green garlic. You can find hers here.

Did you know you can use spaghetti squash for dessert as well? Some of my favorites are Kheer (an Indian dessert with coconut milk and honey), muffins with wonderful spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, cake with orange cream, and pie that masquerades as coconut cream.

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